Loon
(214) 559-3059
3531 McKinney Ave
Dallas,
TX
75204
32.8064
-96.7983
Neighborhood: Oak Lawn
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The Scene
This longtime favorite hangs its hat on a relaxed atmosphere. The exterior is nondescript, but inside, dim lighting and low tunes set the scene for an informally hip group of party-goers. A brick wall with three wide open archways bisects a square bar; on each side are separate rooms that burst with loud conversation. Midnight-black tabletops abound as groups gravitate toward the secondhand couches and recliners at the foot of two stone fireplaces.
The Draw
The bar is known for some of the stiffest drinks in town. Casual dress allows patrons to be themselves in an unpretentious environment that successfully combines bar mingling with seating space. The attractive patrons munch on surprisingly tasty dishes that range from a hearty $5 Loon burger to the tender $17 filet mignon.
User Reviews
amariedavis
January 02, 2009
A little too shady/dangerous for my tastes. Had my drink laced with something (unfortunately did not realize until the next day when i regained memory) and then my hat and phone were stolen from the counter. I'll pass from now on.
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Anonymous
November 23, 2008
The Loon is awesome, it is not pretentious, very comfortable and the drinks are very generous. The staff is usually really friendly and eager to help.
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RustyPShackleford
May 04, 2008
The Loon is a fantastic bar that can be just about whatever you want it to be. Need dinner at 7pm on sunday? They got it. Looking for a hook up at midnight on Saturday? Check. In town on business on a Monday and you need a place to have a few drinks and work on that proposal due in the morning? No prob. The reason for its versatility is four-fold. 1. Great staff. These folks don't mess about while on duty. Even if you are the only guy in the bar...they won't be chatting with each other and ignoring you. Whoever trained them did a very good job. 2. Stiff drinks. Hell...stiff drinks are useful just about 24 hours a day. If I want a drink at midnight or noon...I want it to be a stiff one. 3. Good food. Food here is restaurant quality +...not crappy greasy bar food like some Bars and Grills in Uptown. 4. Last and perhaps most importantly....the crowd changes in both numbers and attitude right when you want it too. Like clockwork...this place has just the right crowd at just the right times. Doesn't happy in most bars. But you'll never see a saturday where it isn't packed with single women and you'll never come on a sunday when it isn't chilled out people talking and just hanging out. I live in the Cedar Springs/Uptown Area and I generally have a drink at one of the many bars in uptown every night of the week. Of them all...the Loon definitely ranks as one of my all time favorites.
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Know Before You Go:
Avoid lines by arriving before 10pm.
Parking:
There's a small lot, but it fills up quickly.
The Extras:
Keep your eyes peeled for current and former Dallas Mavericks--Dirk Nowitzki and Steve Nash have been seen at the bar.
Smoking Permitted:
Yes
